Woman dies after fireplace fall

A 92-year-old woman has died after falling into a lit fireplace.

A 92-year-old woman has died after falling into a lit fireplace.

The incident took place at around 10.20pm last night in a house in Ballina, Co Mayo.

It is believed the woman did not die of fire-related injuries.

Gardaí are investigating the incident, but are not treating it as suspicious.